salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Modesto to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,892
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,827
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$88,254
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$315,600
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,752
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$159
$166
👥 People living there
256,492
219,215
Commute to work
24.1 min
30.2 min
College degree
42.4%
21.2%
Own their home
38.1%
58.9%
Below poverty line
11%
13.3%
Unemployment
4.5%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Irving for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Modesto for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irving | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $101,640 | +56% in Modesto |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $73,730 | +51% in Modesto |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $34,910 | +44% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | $173,380 | +32% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $132,590 | +31% in Modesto |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $76,710 | +30% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | $165,730 | +23% in Modesto |
| Cashier | $29,910 | $36,490 | +22% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irving or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Irving and Modesto cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Irving?
About $60,592 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Irving or Modesto?
The typical household earns $88,254 in Irving and $86,162 in Modesto, 2% more in Irving.